Manual:Infantry Manual:Tactical:Doreon

The Battle of Doreon
This report of the battle for the planet of Doreon is for accountability and historic reference during the Dominion War. This battle is very decisive because it would mean that Starfleet would have some type of a stronghold very near the Bajoran wormhole. A brief overview of Doreon, as it is the nearest habitable planet next to the Bajoran home world. Not yet a member of the Federation, this planet was also occupied by the Cardassians around the same time as Bajor. After the occupation, Doreon continued the mining of the rich mineral ore that the Cardassians started while they were under their rule. It did so to rebuild its economy and trying to get back to their old way of life. At the start of the Dominion War, the Cardassians again invaded and occupied Doreon and are now using it as a major supply base for themselves and their allies.

Starfleet recognized the significance that this planet holds in which the Federation can win this war over the Dominion. It was decided by the Starfleet Marines that by taking over this base, the enemy would lose a valuable asset in re-supplying their ships and troops. The 7th Brigade would lead the assault on Doreon with backup support from the 15th Brigade. The objective being to hold the base for Starfleet and use as a launch site for further Fleet operations. The base itself was located in the northern continent is a semi-mountainous region. Because of the region, it was decided that the infantry would go in with support of the Mecha Artillery providing fire support. But the first real major hurdle was to get the troops on the ground.

Starfleet organized six starships for this mission. Four of the ships would carry both brigades and the remaining two would provide cover to ensure a successful departing of the brigades. Once the Brigades are on the ground, the remaining starships would defend the planet from space, thus providing support from above. The Brigades commanded by BGen John Grant of the 7th and BGen Logan Sherman of the 15th would land their Brigades just south about 20kms from the base. Close enough for the enemy to engage but the location is very mountainous and difficult for the enemy to attack. Each Brigade consisting of almost five thousand would dig themselves in and setup a perimeter and base camp. The 7th would take lead and the 15th would be just south of them about 3kms away. Mecha units from the 7th would provide cover fire for the troops as well as Mecha units from the 15th as backup support. The time tables would be as follows, Stardate 199804.13 all six Federation ships will pullout of Starbase 10 and on course to Doreon. Arriving there on Stardate 199804.15 at 2200 hours local time. With luck there were only two Cardassian war ships patrolling the immediate vicinity. Starfleet vessels USS Osiris and USS Archer quickly destroyed the two ships and made way for the Sovereign, Edinburgh, Justice and Kerberos to drop the two Brigades.

Under the cover of night, the troops were transported down to the POC (point of contact) and began entrenching themselves. The 755th Mecha, setup it’s Mechs, while the 4th and 5th BN, 7th BDE have point. Behind them was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th BN. Headquarters Company set themselves up just southeast of the forward positions, covered by small hills and a squad of Mechs from the 755th and from the 980th MSG of the 15th BDE. The 15th BDE established themselves just southwest of the 7th BDE with similar alignment as the 7th when placing the Battalions. By 0500 hours the following morning with both brigades in place, BGen Grant orders the 755th to start pounding the Cardassian forward position and moves up the 4th BN and 5th BN to take 2 hill ranges about 5 km north where some troop movements were recorded by a brigade recon team.

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The 4th BN begins the assault on the hills just northwest of them and the 5th engaging on the northeast. Members of the 769th 4BN were the first to engage the enemy led by Major Jor Seltar. His unit was up against what looked like a squad of Cardassian Infantry but was really company size. A firefight between both units begins, the 714th that was right behind the 769th moved up for fire support. With two MSG’s battling one Cardassian unit, the engagement lasted about an hour with casualties on both sides. The Cardassians with nearly 100 dead and 14 wounded, the MSG’s were much lucky but still 20 Marines were lost and 8 wounded. The hills were taken and secured with great success and overtaking.



The 5th BN at the time were also facing challenges on the northeast side. Apparently the Cardassians were better equipped with Phaser cannons and detonation devices. Taking lead was the 771st with Col. Mark Anbinder giving out orders to his unit to destroy those positions. Anbinder’s unit fighting a fierce battle for the hill requesting help, the 736th moved forward assisting the 771st quest of taking over the hill. With now 2 MSG’s battling for this hill, another Cardassian group came across charging to assist their brethren. Unbeknownst to them was that the 750th was right flanking the hill and was readying an assault to close in on the first Cardassian group battling the 771st and 736th. With the Cardassian unit crossing in front of the 750th, it was like shooting fish in a barrel. The Cardassians were taken completely by surprise and were unable to regroup to combat the 750th. The first Cardassian group themselves were also unable to hold their position and the Marines were able to secure their second victory in what seems like a long battle. The causality report for this battle is 160 Cardassian dead, 49 Cardassian wounded, 5 Marines dead and 26 injured.



With the first set of hills secured, the 7th BDE moved forward to their next objective. At the same time, elements of the 15th BDE moved forward and were also engaged but the enemy when they were just west of the 4th BN 7th BDE in support of them. A small group of Cardassians managed to escape the onslaught that the 4th BN gave them earlier and were hiding out and attack any Marines that would pass in front of them. What they didn’t know was the 15th BDE were prepared for such action from the Cardassian and sent out the 901st to look for any insurgents. The 901st encountered the Cardassians group and a firefight between them quickly ended. The Cardassians were not well equipped and though they thought of the element of surprise were on their side it did not come to pass. All 18 Cardassians were killed while no Marines were injured or killed.

BGen Grant orders that all equipment from the latest victories that were captured be inventoried and sent up to the awaiting starships so that they may not fall back to Cardassian hands. The 725th took charge and also resupply the units that were in need, the 755th needing the most for their heavy arms support. While this was happening the 980th Mecha will provide artillery support that would be needed. After a half hour of gathering and readying to deploy again, Grants asks the OIC’s of the 704th and 741st to take point and move forward to the next set of hills about 8kms north from their current position. They need to secure that hill position because that will be the new point for the 755th and 980th Mecha for the final assault on the supply base. Also BGen Grant orders the 41st, 740th and the 791st to again use a right flank maneuver just in case of any surprises. He orders the 731st and the 711th to the left of the main body for additional support and cover. With that movement happening, BGen Sherman repositions the 15th BDE just west of the 791st to begin the assaults and positions the 95th and 911th, behind the 791st for additional support.



The 704th and 741st begin their assault on their intended targets. This time the Cardassians infantry were ready for them. This battle was going toe to toe for at least 4 hours with both sides taking losses and injuries. The 704th armed with M-2A3 rifles pounding Cardassian positions and 741st letting loose with many of the marines carrying M-110A1’s. But lucky the 731st was able to move towards the units and provide additional Infantry support with them were marines armed with MP-404’s. The area was finally secured for the Mechas to move north and reposition themselves for the final battle. The losses were great with the Cardassians having 215 dead and 78 wounded. All Cardassian wounded were classified as POW’s and sent to one of the starships in orbit that was able to hold them. The Marines faired better but still 52 lives were lost and 18 were wounded.



With the location now held by the Marines, the 755th and 980th take up their new positions for the new offensive against the supply base. Stardate 199804.16 at 2100 hours Mecha units just 17kms from the Cardassian base begin their assault. While this occurring, units from the 3rd BN, the 777th, 786th and 787th under cover of darkness begin moving east of the base and try to go behind the base and try to surround the Cardassians. Along the way the 777th encountered a Cardassian Infantry unit entrenching themselves in their defensive perimeter. A battle between them begins with the 786th providing backup support to the 777th. While the battle is going, 2nd platoon 777th, are pinned down under Cardassian Phaser fire until one member, Sgt. Agustin Gonzalez, takes matter into his own hands. He leaves his position and charges the Cardassian front line head on. Other members of his platoon see what he does and follow suit. The Cardassians were taken back for a sec while seeing these Marines rushing towards, which that second would cost them. Sgt. Gonzalez was equipped with the SPW-201A1 Grenade Launcher and was firing it at the Cardassian front while the rest of the platoon was providing cover fire and also charging with M-970A1 Compression rifles. With grenades exploding all around them, the Cardasians lost their position and lives trying to escape from the oncoming marines. This action motivates the other marines from the 777th tomove forward and secure the location for the rest of the brigade. This battle sees 64 Cardassians killed and 27 captured. As for the marines only 8 were killed and 13 wounded, none belonging to 2nd platoon. Later on after the battle Sgt Gonzalez is awarded the Gold Nebula from BGen Grant for his actions.



Stardate 199804.17 at 0330 hours, with some surprising ease after the encounter with the Cardassians, the 777th, 786th and 787th reached their intended target on the northern side of the Cardassian supply base. Coming up behind them and taking the eastern side are units of the 5th BN, the 736th, 750th and 771st. At 0500 hours BGen Grants orders all Mecha units to begin firing on the supply base for a final assault. He then orders the 736th and 750th to take the eastern perimeter with 771st as backup. The 777th and 787th ordered to take the northern perimeter and the rest of the Brigade to start attacking the southern perimeter of the base.

While this is happening the 15th Brigade under Sherman are to secure the western perimeter and not let any enemy forces from escaping. The 750th taking leads on the eastern front begin their assault with M-387 missile launchers taking out multiple Cardassian positions. Breaking through the perimeter, the 750th make their way to their designated target. The communications relay station that was just directly in front of them was the first objective. 3rd platoon 750th MSG was the first to reach the station and were met with Phaser fire from above. 3rd platoon equipped with 201’s grenade launchers fire at the Cardassians and take out position located on the roof. Upon reaching the building, 1st squad use FES-56 door poppers to get access into the station and begin entering firing at all Cardassians visible. Outside 1st and 2nd platoons create a perimeter around the station and secure it for brigade. Inside 3rd platoon begin sweeping the rest of the build for any Cardassians and also secure all communication equipment. The building is just two floors but each is carefully checked. The first floor is cleared with no problems but on the second floor, a team encounters some resistance. Held up in one of the rooms, the team led by the platoon leader, 1st LT Rey Cordero, is ambushed when some Cardassians took a defensive posture in the opposite side of the room. One marine died instantly when he was clearing the room and the rest of the team took cover behind some of the communications equipment. The firefight that ensued was brief but deadly. The Cardassians fought hard but were eliminated due to the marines practicing for such a situation and also the firepower of the M-110A1’s they were using. With the rooms all cleared now, Lt. Cordero notified the CO of the 750th, Major Tim Allen, who sent word to the Brigade that the station is now secured and under our control.

With the communication station now under the brigade control, BGen Grant orders the 755th to fire on the weapons depot and eliminate it. He then orders the 777th and 787th to begin their assault on the northern front. Their objective is the main headquarters of the Cardassian base. The 787th takes lead and attack the northern front and are met with resistance from the Cardassian Infantry. The 787th using M-2A3’s and P-722A3 take out enemy positions like nothing. The 1st plt of the 787th are nearing the Cardassian HQ’s when the enemy launches their version of missile fire on them. Taking cover behind the other building surround HQ, they launch their own firepower against them using M-387 Mapper’s. Visually it looked like two starships firing photons at close range at each other. The Cardassians had fortified their HQ well and weren’t going to give up so easily. The 786th providing backup support to the 777th and 787th move forward to the 787th and provide addition firepower against the Cardassians. Now with two MSG’s attacking them the Cardassians did something that was completely unexpected of them. So that HQ doesn’t fall into the Marines hands, apparently the base commander destroys the building killing everyone in it also himself and also wounding and killing some of the 787th and 786th. Not know how many Cardassians were inside, the Marines were hit hard with this action. As many as 150 marines were killed and 79 were wounded some of them almost classified as mortally. This action caused the rest of the Cardassian by surprised and literally busted their morale and will to fight against the Marines. Easily the Marines were winning their perspective battles against the Cardassians when finally on Stardate 199804.18 at 1130 hours, the last of them finally surrendered. BGen Grant and BGen Sherman accepts the terms of surrender from the Cardassians and under the terms of engagement provide medical assistance to the enemy wounded and take the rest of the able bodies to a POW camp at the supply base. With the base under Federation control, plans are now made to maintain it and use it as a forward base to take back Bajor and control of the wormhole.